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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Spinal Stenosis Pain Relief
Spinal stenosis is a medical problem in which the spinal cord narrows. This narrowing causes the nerves to pinch, which leads to pain and/or a decreased ability to engage in physical activities. Spinal stenosis has a number of different causes, including arthritis and degenerative disc disease. Age
Controlled Cell Growth
Advances in medical technology give doctors greater control and more options when responding to a variety of diseases. Controlled cell growth, also known as tissue engineering, is on the leading edge of medical science today. New instrumentation allows medical researchers to manipulate d
Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells with PRP In Joints
A new study reports on the use of autologous ADSCs with PRP injected into articular joints. Is it considered safe?
How to Heal a Knee Injury
Knee injuries can be life altering and debilitating. Recovery varies from a couple of days, to weeks, months or even years. The varying levels of knee injury can determine the length of recovery time or whether complete recovery is possible.
Surgical Wound Closure in Orthopaedic Surgery
This article discusses various wound closure strategies to optimize wound healing after orthopaedic surgical procedures.
How Does a Sedentary Lifestyle Affect the Risk for Osteoporosis?
Most people associate the highest risk for osteoporosis as a diet low in calcium. While this issue does greatly increase the chances of getting the disease, a sedentary lifestyle also dangerously raises the risk of getting osteoporosis.
Types of Bone Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone, and it requires medical attention. Fractures are common and anyone can fracture a bone. Fracture and break mean the same thing and both cause damage to the bone. Break is a layman's term and not widely used by the medical profession. A fractured bone causes pain that
Low-Cost Ways to Protect Your Bones
If you have osteoporosis -- or are at high risk -- odds are you're not getting the care you need.
The Mechanical and Inflammatory Low Back Pain (MIL) Index
How effective is this new tool in distinguishing between mechanical and inflammatory low back pain?
Cracked Heels - Home Remedies To Implement To Relieve Cracked Heels
Everyone has once or twice had to deal with the unsightly issue of cracked heels. Other than not being very appealing to the eye, cracked heels can also get so extreme that they can actually cause discomfort. In this article I am going to discuss some things that you can use in your own home to help
Who is at Risk For Plantar Fasciitis?
Some people believe that Plantar Fasciitis is reserved for athletes who overuse their bodies and thus are prone to injury. While athletes can experience Plantar Fasciitis, it's even more common in other groups of people. So who is at risk? Read through this article to see if you're on the
What Is Systemic Sclerosis?
According to the Scleroderma Book, systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease affecting the small blood cells. It normally affects adults and causes the body to create excess collagen. The disease is sometimes fatal.
Dislocated Shoulder Reduction
A dislocated shoulder occurs when the arm bone pops out of socket. The upper portion of the bone is shaped like a cup, which typically works to catch the arm bone; however, slipping the bone out of place causes intense pain and possibly ligament damage. Because this injury typically occurs on the pl
Four Primary Tissue Types Found in Adults
In the adult human body, "tissue" is the scientific name for cell groups with a uniform structure or form that perform a similar function or job. Epithelium, nerve, muscle and connective tissue comprise an interconnected, elaborate system that, when properly functioning, allows adults to operate and
How to Prepare an 8-in-1 Shot
The 8-in-1 shot is a vaccine administered to puppies between 8 and 12 weeks of age and then again when they are 6-to-9 months of age. This shot is a sort of cocktail that includes the vaccines for the canine parvovirus, canine distemper and others that ensure the health of your puppy. Aside from get
Removing Calluses Without Pain
These days, there are many ways to remove calluses. Some people ask the doctor to do it, some get a callus shaver, and some even use home-remedies. In any case, here are some tips and tricks to use at home if you are trying to get rid of calluses.
How to Handle a Charley Horse Muscle Spasm
A charley horse is a muscle cramp or spasm, a painful, involuntary contraction of the muscle, often in the calf or foot, causing moderate to severe pain. Charley horses occur most often while exercising, playing sports, after wearing high heels, or lying in bed, especially after vigorous exercise. D
Is Your Heel Pain Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the major cause of heel pain and it occurs in the region of the foot where your heel bone (the calcaneum) is connected to the toes by a flat band of tissue known as the plantar fascia ligament. When the plantar fascia ligament is strained, it gets irritated and swells. You will
Lupus and Leg Pain
Five million people in the world are estimated to have some form of lupus. At least 1.5 million of those are Americans. However, the actual number may be higher because no large scale studies in the United States have been done to determine the actual predominance. Leg pain is associated with lupus